Project Manager, People

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Overview:

The Project Manager, People coordinates our efforts across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), HR compliance, people operations, payroll, and benefits activities to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery. The role will leverage strategic and holistic thinking alongside meticulous project management skills to build and manage plans across a wide variety of work. 

The Project Manager will lead initiatives aimed at optimizing our human resources processes in compliance, but is heavily focused on M&A. The role works closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams in People and across the business  to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our strategic goals.

What You'll Do

• Plan, execute, and oversee M&A projects from due diligence to post-merger integration, ensuring people team timelines and objectives are met.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate development, compliance, legal, and finance.

• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.

• Identify potential project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring for issues.

• Assess and manage project scope changes.

• Support due diligence efforts by gathering, analyzing, and documenting relevant data.

• Facilitate integration planning and execution, ensuring alignment between merging entities.

• Monitor and report on project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Serve as a project owner and point of contact for all M&A and compliance-related activities.

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations for stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.

• Develop and refine tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency in M&A and compliance projects.

• Identify lessons learned and implement best practices for future projects.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, with specific experience in M&A, payroll and tax, HR compliance, or general HR highly preferred.

What You Bring

• Proven track record of managing highly complex cross-functional projects.

• Strong knowledge of M&A processes, HR and compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in projec